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Delhi Schools closed due to heavy rains, Uttarakhand issues notice: List of states where schools have been shut – Times of India
Delhi, Uttarakhand Schools closed amid heavy rains: The Government of Delhi on Wednesday announced a holiday for all private and government schools due to heavy rainfall. Delhi Education Minister Atishi made the announcement on the social media platform X, stating that all schools would remain closed on Thursday in response to the heavy rainfall on Wednesday and the forecast for continued heavy rains.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that clouds had converged over Delhi from all directions, prompting an advisory for residents to avoid unnecessary travel.The IMD posted on X: “Clouds have converged over Delhi from all four sectors. Widespread ... Read more
Jharkhand government suspends classes up to Class 8 due to sweltering heat – Times of India
RANCHI: Amid heat wave-like conditions prevailing across Jharkhand, classes up to grade 8 in all government and private schools in the state will be suspended starting from Tuesday, according to an official notification.As per the officials, classes up to grade 8 will remain suspended until further notice.An order by the secretary of the school education and literacy department, Uma Shankar Singh, said, “Classes from kindergarten to grade 8 are suspended in all categories of schools, including government, private, aided, and unaided, until further notice”.This decision aims to protect students from the adverse effects of extreme weather conditions.“This order will be ... Read more
Durga Ashtami and Ram Navami Holidays: Schools in these states to close on April 16th and 17th; Check here – Times of India
In observance of the auspicious festivals of Ram Navami and Durga Ashtami, schools in several Indian states will be closed on April 16th and 17th, 2024. This decision allows students, teachers, and staff to participate in the religious and cultural festivities with their families.Ram Navami, a revered festival embraced with profound reverence throughout the nation, commemorates the auspicious birth of Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu in Hindu mythology.This sacred occasion holds immense significance for millions of devotees who partake in various rituals and festivities to honor the divine presence of Lord Rama.Moreover, Ram Navami serves as a ... Read more
Kashmir school holidays extended, physical classes begin on March 4 | – Times of India
Kashmir school holiday 2024: The Kashmir Directorate of School Education has extended school holidays in the valleys owing to the persistent adverse weather conditions in the region. Schools in the valley were earlier scheduled to reopen on March 1, 2024, however according to various media reports, the Directorate of School Education released an order regarding the extension of break and commencement of classes from Monday i.e March 4, 2024 in the Kashmir Division.According to the latest directive, both government and private schools in the Kashmir division will commence classes up to the higher secondary level from March 4, 2024. This ... Read more